Crypto Exchange App Downloads
Download entry points and full installation flows for the major exchange apps. We only point you to the right path; every install file comes from the exchange's official distribution channel.
1. Download overview
Direct answer: among the major exchanges, Binance offers a direct Android APK link for the Binance Official App; Apple users need to switch to a US, Hong Kong, Japan, or Taiwan Apple ID and download from the App Store; on desktop, just open Binance Official Website in your browser. The flow on the other exchanges (OKX, Bybit, Coinbase) is similar.
Major exchange app platform support
| Exchange | Android | iOS (mainland China) | Windows | macOS | Compliant regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | Direct APK | Overseas Apple ID required | Client | Client | Global (some restrictions) |
| OKX | Direct APK | Overseas Apple ID required | Client | Client | Global (some restrictions) |
| Bybit | Direct APK | Overseas Apple ID required | Web | Web | Global |
| Coinbase | Google Play | US/EU App Store | Web | Web | US / EU / UK |
| Kraken | Google Play | App Store | Web | Web | US / EU |
2. Installing Binance
Android APK
- Tap the Binance Official App link on this page; the browser starts the download automatically and the file is roughly 100-150 MB.
- On first install your phone will ask you to "allow this source"; tap allow, then turn it back off after the install finishes.
- Open the app: new users sign up with email or phone, returning users just log in.
- Turn on Google Authenticator 2FA right away (Settings → Security → Google Authenticator).
iPhone
- Sign out of your current Apple ID in App Store (Settings → Apple ID → Media and Purchases → Sign out).
- Sign in with a US, Hong Kong, Japan, or Taiwan Apple ID (if you do not have one, register a free new account at appleid.apple.com).
- Search "Binance" in the App Store and install the official app with the yellow B icon.
- After installation, switch back to your original Apple ID; apps already downloaded are unaffected.
Desktop client
Open the Binance Official Website in your browser, sign in, then go to the "Downloads" page to grab the Windows or macOS client. Both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel chips are supported.
3. Installing OKX
The OKX flow is similar to Binance: Android via direct APK, iOS via an overseas Apple ID and an App Store search for OKX. Be careful not to confuse OKX (international) with OKX China, which has been shut down.
4. Installing Bybit
Bybit focuses on derivatives. Download Android via direct APK, and iOS via an overseas Apple ID. Bybit itself does not block mainland China access, and its KYC pass rate tends to be relatively high.
5. Installing Coinbase
Coinbase is a US-regulated exchange. Android users download from Google Play (a Google account is required); iOS needs a US, UK, or EU Apple ID. Mainland China users should evaluate the regulatory implications themselves before using Coinbase.
6. Four things you must do after installing
- Turn on 2FA: pick one of Google Authenticator, Authy, or Microsoft Authenticator, bind it, and switch on the "enable 2FA inside the app" option.
- Set an anti-phishing code: customize a 4-20 character string (for example
CoinIX-2026); every official email starts with this string, and if it is missing, you are looking at a phishing attempt. - Withdrawal address whitelist: once enabled, you can only withdraw to confirmed addresses, and adding a new whitelist entry triggers a 24-hour cooling-off period.
- Dedicated email: use a separate email just for crypto (kept apart from your everyday inbox) to avoid social engineering correlations.
7. FAQ
Q: Are the APKs you link genuinely official?
A: The links in our articles point to each exchange's official APK, with signatures matching the official site. After installing you can open the app's "About" page and compare the version against the official site.
Q: What if I do not have an overseas Apple ID?
A: Register one for free at appleid.apple.com, choose United States or Hong Kong as the region, and pick None as the payment method to skip linking a card.
Q: Will I lose data when I switch Apple IDs on iPhone?
A: No. You are only switching the ID used by App Store; iCloud, photos, notes, and so on are unaffected.
Q: My Android phone shows a security warning during install. What now?
A: Domestic skins like Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo will say "failed safety scan"; just tap "install anyway". This is the standard warning for an APK that did not come from an app store, not a virus.
Q: Can I run the Android app on an emulator?
A: Technically yes, but exchange risk control flags it as an abnormal environment, which can lead to repeated verifications or even withdrawal restrictions. On a computer, the web version or the desktop client is more reliable.
Q: Which exchanges are friendliest to mainland China users?
A: Binance (smooth C2C deposits), OKX (clean Chinese-language interface), and Bybit (high KYC pass rate). See the Exchange Compare section for details.
8. Facts about exchange apps
- Binance Android package name:
com.binance.dev - Binance iOS Bundle ID:
com.czzhao.binance - Binance Android install size: roughly 100-150 MB
- Binance iOS install size: roughly 280-380 MB
- Minimum Android version: Android 6.0+ (same for OKX and Bybit)
- Minimum iOS version: iOS 13.0+ (same for OKX and Bybit)
- Desktop support: Windows 10+ 64-bit, macOS 11.0+ (including Apple Silicon)
- Average Binance app update cadence: a minor release every 2-4 weeks
- How to reach support: in-app, Settings → Help Center → Live Chat